Sports Awards

Sports Awards are back! Which clubs and individuals have gone above and beyond for sport this past year?

There are many awards to choose from, so this is a great opportunity to recognise the achievements and hard work of those clubs and individuals who have given their all this year. So, discuss as an exec what awards you would like to submit a nomination for. The awards will be presented at Sports Ball on the 16th June. Please don't worry if you're a winner and you can't attend Sports Ball, we will make sure you still get the recognition you deserve!

Nominations were reviewed by the VP Sports and Sport Committee and are now closed. See who got shortlisted below. For any queries or questions, please contact the VP Sports at sports@warwicksu.com.

This survey is not available until 09:00 on 08 May 2024.

Club/ Team Awards

Club of the Year

"Awarded to the club who has gone above and beyond this year and excelled across all criteria."

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 500 words) + video up to one minute in length.

Things to think about:

  • What has the club done to attract new members?
  • How has the club kept its membership engaged?
  • How has the club helped its members through personal development opportunities and strong exec leadership?
  • How well has the club performed in competitions this year? What are the clubs biggest achievements of the season?
  • How does the club contribute to a wider environment and SU Campaigns? Working with the SU, Warwick Sport, Warwick Volunteers, local community etc.
  • Tell us about any other achievements, new activities or events the clubs has done this year.

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

 

Most Improved Club of the Year

"Awarded to the club who has shown the most improvement from the previous year across all criteria."

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 500 words).

Things to think about:

  • What has the club done to increase its membership this year? What has the club done to attract new members?
  • How has the club improved in competitions in comparison to the previous year? What are the clubs biggest achievements this season?
  • What new activities, events or campaigns has the club organised or got involved in to contribute to their membership, Warwick students and local community.

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

Most Improved Team of the Year

The Most Improved Team award goes to a team which has showed significant improvement in the last year. They may have come back from a difficult year last year or performed significantly better than in previous years.

Community & Fundraising Award

"Awarded to the club who has made the greatest contribution to the local and student community through volunteering and/or has made the greatest effort to fundraise for and raise awareness of charities this year."

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 500 words)

Things to think about:

  • How has your club got involved in varied charity events as a club? Has your club hosted any of its own charity events this year?
  • How has your club raised awareness on campus of particular causes or charities? What charities has your club supported and how much money has the club raised? What innovative ideas for fundraising have your club carried out this year?
  • Have you collaborated with other clubs or societies this year? What activities/events did you engage in, organise or support?
  • How has the club contributed to the wider university environment? (e.g. working with other university departments, demonstrations at open days etc.)
  • How has the club contributed to the local or wider community? (e.g. volunteering, fundraising, food collections, canal clean-up etc.)

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

Cecil Angel Award – BUCS Team of the Year

"Awarded to the BUCS team that has achieved the highest level of sporting success during the year, performing exceptionally well in BUCS sporting events"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Things to think about:

  • How well has your BUCS team performed in its competitions/tournaments/leagues this year?
  • What are the team’s biggest achievements of this season?
  • Are these improvements from last year?
  • To what extent has your members’ commitment to training contributed to your success?

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

Non-BUCS Team of the Year

"Awarded to the non-BUCS team that has achieved the highest level of sporting success during the year, performing exceptionally well in BUCS sporting event"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words).

Things to think about:

  • How well has your non-BUCS team performed in its competitions/tournaments/leagues this year?
  • What are the team’s biggest achievements of this season?
  • Are these improvements from last year?
  • To what extent has your members’ commitment to training contributed to your success?

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

Exec of the Year

"Awarded to the Executive Committee of the club that have worked in collaboration with The Sports Partnership (SU & Warwick Sport) to have demonstrated excellence in organisation, administration, development of their club providing extensive opportunities for all club and other members."

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Things to think about:

  • How has the exec engaged with staff at the SU and Warwick Sport this year?
  • What SU events have the exec/club engaged in?
  • How well have the exec managed the clubs finances and club administration this year?
  • Club behaviour will be taken into consideration.
  • How have the exec gone above and beyond for their members this year?
  • As an exec, how have you worked together to overcome obstacles?

These points are to act as a guide as to what judges will be looking for – this is not an exhaustive list as clubs have different priorities for the above criteria. They are intended to be fairly broad to allow for the diversity of clubs at Warwick.

Individual Awards

Sports Personality of the Year

"Awarded to the person who has shown the most commitment and enthusiasm on and off the pitch for Team Warwick this year, making an outstanding contribution to sport"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Sportsperson of the Year

"Awarded to the individual who, during the year or their time at university, has reached a particularly outstanding level of sporting achievement in at least one discipline"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Things to think about:

  • How well has this individual performed in their competitions/ tournaments/ leagues this year (regional/national/international)?
  • What is this individual’s biggest sporting achievement during their time at university?
Full Colours

"Awarded to individuals who have competed and succeeded in representing the university or nation at an international (or similar) level."

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Things to think about:

To qualify for the award of Full Colours, individuals need to have met at least one or more of the following criteria in this academic year (please note that this does not guarantee an award):

  • Competed at Full Senior International Representative Level (e.g. Senior England Squad)
  • Awarded a Top 3 Medal Finish in an individual BUCS Competition
  • If relevant, individuals have to be representing the Warwick 1st team in their chosen sport
  • Awarded a Top 3 Medal Finish in a Junior/Age Group European/World Championship
  • Must be competing in the top level/tier of chosen sport
  • For competitions outside of BUCS, full details of competition must be listed (i.e. number of clubs/universities involved in competition, number of individuals in competition, how this fits into the NGB performance pathway)
  • Consideration will also be given to achievements of a similar standard to the above
Club Colours

"Awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their club. Only for members who are graduating!"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 250 words)

Things to think about:

To qualify for the award of Club Colours, a student needs to have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their club. Club with fewer than 150 members can nominate up to 10 members for this award. Clubs with over 150 members can nominate up to 15 (these are Archery, Badminton, CMD, Climbing, Men’s Cricket, 5-a-side, Ice Skating, Mountaineering, Mixed Netball, Snow, Squash, Swimming and Water Polo, Tennis).

  • How has the nominee been instrumental in the day to day running of the club?
  • What role has the nominee played in the organisation and running of the club’s training, fixtures or events?
  • How has the nominee contributed to the club’s overall development?
  • Was the nominee involved in fundraising and/or attracting a sponsor for the club?
  • How has the nominee gone above and beyond for the club?

Club, Team or Individual Awards

Reshaping Sport Award

"Awarded to the club or individual who has engaged the most with SU-led (or other) liberation and welfare campaigns in order to make sport at Warwick as accessible and inclusive as possible for people of all abilities and identities"

How to nominate: Online nomination (max. 500 words)

Things to think about:

  • How has your club engaged with the Reshaping Sport campaign this year?
  • What events have you organised or been involved in in line with Reshaping Sport?
  • What has your club done to overcome barriers for people wanting to get involved in sport and how have you supported new members in this regard?
  • What has your club done to engage with liberation groups this year?
Sports Officer Award

"Awarded to a club, team or individual who the Sports Officer believes to have made an outstanding contribution to sport at Warwick."

No nominations accepted for this award.

 
Club of the Year
Men’s Hockey
Warwick Devils
Badminton
 
Community and Fundraising Award
Latin and Ballroom
Women’s Netball
Classical and Modern Dance
 
Reshaping Sport Awards Winner
To be revealed on the day
 
Non-BUCS Team of the Year
Warwick Devils
Sailing and Windsurfing
Latin and Ballroom
 
Exec of the Year
Cycling and Triathlon
Climbing
Sailing
 
Cecil Angel Award - BUCS Team of the Year
Men’s Futsal 1's
Women’s Basketball 1's
Women’s Volleyball 1's
 
Sportsperson of the Year
Ellen Manns (Dodgeball)
Kelvin Ho (Badminton)
Samuel Ricketts (Badminton)
Joshua Bruyns (Climbing)
 
Sports Personality of the Year
Laure Renault (Climbing)
Rachael Ralph (Badminton)
Luke Degun (Tennis)
 
Most Improved Club of the Year
Swimming and Water Polo
Women’s Football
Latin and Ballroom
 
Sports Officer Award
To be revealed on the day

 

 
Club of the Year
Men’s Hockey
 
Community and Fundraising Award
Latin and Ballroom
 
Reshaping Sport Awards Winner
Aaron Smith
 
Non-BUCS Team of the Year
Warwick Devils
 
Exec of the Year
Cycling and Triathlon
 
Cecil Angel Award - BUCS Team of the Year
Women’s Basketball 1's
 
Sportsperson of the Year
Joshua Bruyns (Climbing)
 
Sports Personality of the Year
Laure Renault (Climbing)
 
Most Improved Club of the Year
Women’s Football
 
Sports Officer Award
Eleanor McCutcheon